Top 21 East Coast Sushi Bars

1. Sticky Rice; Richmond, VA

2232 W. Main St, Richmond, Virginia 23220Facebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: Sticky Rice
With its charming atmosphere and bad attitude you won’t find anything quite like it. Their specialty is the fresh sushi bar. With rolls like g.i.jane, shiitake happens and Godzirra, how could you go wrong? Their huge bowls of noodles will satisfy big and small. Sandwiches, large salads, and a selection of other entrees round out the menu.

2. The Cowfish; Charlotte, NC

4310 Sharon Rd Suite X05, Charlotte, North CarolinaFacebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: Cowfish FB
The Cowfish is a completely unique fusion of American and Japanese cuisine. You can order sushi and a burger or burgushi, which is a burger prepared like a sushi roll.

9. Tamari; Pittsburgh, PA

10. Blue Water Grill, NYC

31 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003Facebook | Website | Twitter | Photo: Blue Water FB
Blue Water Grill’s former bank digs separate the front bar area, main dining room and jazz room, making it well suited to take all types, from nearby NYU overachievers to Grill regulars. This New York seafood & sushi restaurant is perfect for jazz resonance, outdoor seating & people-watching in Union Square.
The menu highlights the freshest seafood daily, with innovative offerings at the Sushi Bar and coming out of the kitchen, helmed by BR Guest Veteran Eric Woods. Blue Water Grill is also known for Sunday Brunch overlooking the Union Square Park Farmer’s Market.

13. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine; Brookline, MA

14. Now & Zen; Charlottesville, VA

202 Second Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902Facebook | Photo: Zow & Zen FB Page
Now & Zen is fine dining with reasonable prices and generous portions. Their wonderfully fresh and inventive rolls earn them the top spot on this list. If you’re not a fan of raw fish, the Aburi Salmon is a must try. It’s made with seared salmon, cracked black pepper and dill aioli.

19. Sushi House Hayakawa; Atlanta, GA

5979 Buford Hwy NE Suite A10, Atlanta, GeorgiaFacebook | Website | Photo: Sushi House FB
Sushi House Hayakawa has a large selection of sushi to choose from like midai, kohada and even sea urchin.

20. Miso Asian Grill & Sushi Bar; Fredericksburg, VA

1305 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VirginiaFacebook | Website | Photo: Miso Asian Grill FB
Miso Sushi Bar brings a modern look into age old, great Asian Cuisine. While they offer Thai, Japanese, and Chinese style food, the fresh sushi, and extraordinary chefs highlight some of the tastiest sushi the Fredericksburg area has to offer!

21. Koto Grill; Lynchburg, VA

4758 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, Virginia 24572Facebook | Website | Photo: Koto Grill FB
Stop by Koto Grill for Authentic Japanese hibachi and sushi. They have frequently updated specials and are owned and operated by Lynchburg’s first Hibachi Master, Chef George, who has been serving the area for over 20 years!